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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.58, 3,301.69 and 1,344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.58, 3,301.69 and 1,344.66 is: 1,855.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.58 : 3,301.69 = 1,344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.58/3,301.69 = 1,344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.58x = 3,301.69 × 1,344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.58x = 4,439,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,650.48/2,392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.59

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